Personal Narrative: Curiosity And The Decline Of Health Care

Curiosity and the occupation of a medical provider has always struck me as being closely tied with one another. At a young age, I witnessed my paternal grandfather who was general practice physician growing old and becoming frail as his days passed. He would always enjoy showing me interesting things he had used from his medical practice. He would also share with me the hobbies that he was passionate about. I cherished his company and looked forward to visiting him every time I had the opportunity.
Later, as his health started to decline it was difficult for me to see my grandfather rushed to the hospital often with a heart attack or repeated strokes. It was not easy to watch him endure these hardships and slowly slip out of the grasp of our
I knew his situation was out of my control. I promised myself once I was able, I would help guide others to better the process of dealing with disabilities in a more constructive manner. Looking back, it was not just the process of aging that was hard for me to observe, it was the addicting practice that my grandfather had that was speeding up the process of his decline of health. He enjoyed smoking, whenever he found time he would strike a match and light a cigarette, which was habitually. There were many great things about my grandfather, one I will always remember was despite the fact that he smoked, he lectured me not to as he blew flawless smoke rings. My conclusion was that during his era as a medical professional it was okay to smoke and there was not a lot of education and/or research on the effects of tobacco and its
I have developed a passion for weight lifting and conditioning which has improved my well-being. I enjoy sharing with my friends and family a healthier lifestyle. Living healthy has improved my physical and mental energy which has overall improved my quality of life. Along with leaning how to live a healthy lifestyle I also like to support others with their health goals. In March of 2017 I voyaged off to Chinchina, Colombia for a medical mission trip where I had plenty of patient interaction with assisting and learning from the local doctors about how to asses and properly treat each patient they encounter depending on their age and health concern. Embarking on the medical trip had made me a more well-rounded person and student with understanding all that goes into healthcare and how to make patients feel welcome and not uncomfortable when receiving medical